Jr Automation - Holland, MI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Holland, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
Machinery Manufacturing
About the position
As a Technical Specialist II at JR Automation, you will collaborate with various teams including Build, Engineering, and Machining/Fabrication to ensure that manufacturing processes align with design specifications, cost, and delivery targets. This role involves mentoring Level 1 associates, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and coordinating project expectations to facilitate on-time delivery of projects. You will also be responsible for tracking project statuses, addressing technical questions, and promoting a teamwork culture within the machinist group.
Responsibilities
- Participates in Design Review discussions to ensure manufacturability aligns with design, cost, and delivery targets.
- Mentors and coaches Level 1 associates, demonstrating effective leadership.
- Assumes contingency support for business units when Level 1 individuals are unavailable.
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding outsourced capabilities and optimizes procurement activities.
- Develops and sets goals for team members in coordinating project expectations.
- Releases jobs to Machining and Fabrication to meet build requirements.
- Coordinates unscheduled work to ensure on-time project delivery.
- Provides technical answers related to manufacturability and interprets technical data.
- Tracks status and progress of piece parts and buyouts for relevant projects.
- Tracks defects and participates in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Interacts with Design Engineering and contributes to Design Reviews.
- Assists in executing ISO/Quality standards.
- Promotes a teamwork culture within the machinist group.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of the assigned work area.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent; technical/vocational/college preferred.
- Five (5) years' experience with machining and best practices; hands-on knowledge of assembling; customer service experience.
- Training in machining, print/drawing interpretation, GD&T, 2-D and 3D CAD, and Microsoft Office Products.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in customer service and technical support.
- Knowledge of cost management and cost estimation activities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Great benefits
- Apprenticeship programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training opportunities
